After their Test series loss, Virat Kohli and Co will be looking for redemption in the shorter format of the game while South Africa would be eager to maintain their current winning streak which stands at 17. Either way, this ODI contest between top two sides will surely be a thrilling encounter.
So ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, here are few interesting statistical facts:
· India record in South Africa is disastrous, they have 0.236 win-loss ratios (5 wins, 21 losses)
· Durban is South Africa’s stronghold, India are yet to register a win at Kingsmead (6 losses)
· Dhoni needs 102 runs to become the 4th Indian to reach 10,000 run mark
· South Africa’s Ngidi and Zondo will become 124th and 125th ODI players for South Africa
· Dhoni needs 2 dismissals to become the 4th cricketer to reach the 400 dismissal mark